Dimples, Stretch Marks, and Softness Are Not Imperfections
Dimples lace my thighs. Stretch marks gather on my hips and a layer of fat covers my stomach, arms, and back.
These things aren't imperfections. These photos don't showcase my flaws. Despite what societal beauty standards want you to think, they display features of a human body.
They showcase things we all have. Normal, human features. Things that make us, us.
Growing at Every Stage of Your Journey
You need to understand that your softness isn't shameful, and that the only opinion of your body that truly matters is your own. You don't need to hide anymore—you've done enough of that for one lifetime. This doesn’t mean neglecting your body; caring for yourself through healthy foods, regular exercise, and spending time in nature is an important way to honor and love it.
Taking Care of Your Body Matters
Taking care of your body is an act of love. Moving it, exercising it, and nourishing it with wholesome food—it’s about giving yourself strength, and energy. Treating your body well reinforces the respect and gratitude it deserves.
Finding Joy in Your Body
You need to find the joy in your body. Explore it. Admire it. Marvel at every part of her.
Remind yourself of all it allows you to do:
- Dance
- Love
- Exercise
- Move
- Be loved
- Orgasm
- Touch
- Feel
- Create
- Eat
Your Body Wants to Be Your Friend
Slowly but surely, you'll begin to see that your body is tired of being belittled by you. Instead, do things that encourage a healthy relationship between you and your body. Take her for a walk, jog, or run; try a new sport, do yoga, take dance classes—anything that involves you and your body actively moving. Touching your body and admiring her is one thing, but actively moving her is another.
From there, you'll realize that your body actually wants to be your friend. It aches to welcome you home, and by this point your only regret will be: why didn't I befriend it earlier?
I love you, always.
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